Artist description Fate brings a blend of dark three and four-part harmonies laid over heavy driving grooves to well-crafted lyrics that question and explore the deepest issues of our human existence.

Music Style Nu Metal

Musical Influences GodSmack, Disturbed, Alice in Chains, Dream Theater

Similar Artists Alice in Chains and Godsmack meets Rob Zombie and Dream Theater

Artist History DO YOU BELIEVE? The five gifted musicians and singers that form the band Fate certainly believe. They believe that is was more than just a simple twist of Fate that brought them together. Fate began in 1994 in Traverse City, Michigan, when guitarist Pat Sullivan and vocalist Justin Babcock spawned the idea of a powerful new rock band, a unique package that had not been seen before. They shared their vision with longtime friend and guitarist Mike Lumbert and, together, these three formed the core of Fate. After an extensive search of the Michigan area for a top-notch bassist and drummer, the three were not satisfied with their results. They decided to relocate the band to a market with national musical exposure, so they moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1998. Once in Nashville, the band began countless interviews and auditions to find just the right players. It took until September 1999 for the band to finally land bassist Garry Todd, a Tennessee native, whose winning personality and impressive musical ability clicked with the band instantly. The search for the right drummer proved even more exhausting. In time, the band turned once again down a familiar path and asked another longtime friend from Michigan, drummer Mark Pulley , to move down to Nashville and join the band. Mark agreed, locking in the final piece of the puzzle. Hard-driving heavy music combined with incredible vocal harmonies had Nashville’s rock audiences believing in Fate from their very first performance. Their reputation for great music and impressive live performances enabled them to easily land opening honors for Great White, Def Leppard and Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society. The band then began recording its first full- length CD in late 2000 while, at the same time, working on new material. Fate brings a blend of dark three and four-part harmonies laid over heavy driving grooves to well-crafted lyrics that question and explore the deepest issues of our human existence. It is within these lyrics where the members of Fate explore their thoughts, fears, triumphs and struggles always referencing their faith in the existence of God. Many diverse musical influences have contributed to their work. Ranging from Queensryche, Dream Theater and Rush to Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie and Pantera.. In the April 2000 issue of Nashville Music Guide, Bayre Cassell described Fate as “…not your typical metal band. They have the drive of Creed or Metallica, but rich harmonies reminiscent of Triumph.” Fate dedicates itself to the audiences of the genre that has supposedly died, the rock and metal community, proving that both are alive and well. Fate brings an element to their music that has been sorely lacking in popular music of late, the sheer love of it, which they bring out both in their recording and in their intense live performance. Fate’s driving sound has a broad mass-market appeal, making their potential for success nearly limitless. Soon this band may have the world believing in Fate.

Group Members Justin Babcock - The Voice Pat Sullivan - Guitar, Vocals Mike Lumbert - Guitar, Vocals Garry Todd - Bass, Vocals Mark Pulley - Drums, Vocals

Albums Released August 1st. 2002 FATE (self titled)

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Additional Info FATE is taking audiences by storm. They hit the music scene in Nashville and have been impressing audiences since. Now that the new album is released, the best is yet to be seen.

Location Nashville, Tn - USA

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